DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

New Zealand Tablet, 26 December 1912, Page 24

DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH

,1 (From our own correspondent.) .-' -' " '. December 20. -. ~-.£■■■• The • Marist Brothers left to-day "to attend the annual retreat at Auckland, which is to be conducted by Very Rev. Father O'Connell, Marist missionary. , ... The Marist Old Boys' Senior Cadets have for some time been actively training for the military tournament contests,.; to be held in Christchurch during the Christmas holidays. - -;•; _':_;.- ■■■■'-.' <; ;,'•;.' '■■■■/;■ ■?;?■ ' , j ■-."--; The St. Patrick's branch of the H.A.CB. Society, which for a number of years past has donated a handsome gold medal to be awarded, at each successive prizegiving in connection with the Marist Brothers' School, has intimated its intention; of also donating one to each of the other Cathedral parish schools, including St. Joseph's (girls), Addington, Halswell, and Woolston. - I feel that I am "fulfilling a duty to -your numerous readers in Canterbury, and a personally pleasing one, in conveying the oft-repeated sentiments of appreciation of very many , : regarding the fine work of the editorial staff as reflected week by _ week in the columns of the Tablet. At a period, too, . when greetings count for much, we extend our most sincere good wishes to all concerned in the production of our sterling Catholic journal. /._ ':)-"_ . K ; - ; : - ; '."•''■'•-.- ,:. The following pupils of the Sisters of Mercy, Colombo street, were successful at the recent Royal Aca-

demy examinations ; —Primary division—Dorothy Corrigan, 133 (distinction); Eric Goodsir, 132 (distinction); Arthur O’Brien, 131 (distinction); Mona "Neate, 130 (distinction); Kathleen Mullan, 125 Lionel Vincent, 110. Barfield Convent Corrie . Johnston, 106; Una Clinton, 101. Rudiments of music— Hollow, 98. Art of teaching Donnelly.

At the Competitions held in Wellington in November Master - Howard Moody, from St. Mary’s Convent, Christchurch, obtained second prize : for pianoforte solo for competitors under 15 years, and second prize for song for - competitors " under . 15 years. V Two of the medals presented by the secretary of-Trinity College, London, were - awarded to . Masters Basil Kingan and Howard Moody, both pupils of St. Mary’s Convent, Colombo street, - Christchurch. ' - ‘

In giving the occasional address at the prize-giving in connection with the Girls’ High School (a branch of Canterbury College), prior to the Christmas holidays, his Lordship Bishop Grimes congratulated those who were successful, and told those who were not successful not to lose heart but take courage and try again next year. Those who had gone through the curriculum of their studies should continue with them, more particularly as regards their own mother tongue. He was very glad to hear that so many had taken French. They should deem it a duty to learn one or more modern languages. Regarding accomplishments, he knew that girls especially were fond of music. . The different accomplishments all helped to bring about the happiness and comfort of a . home. If they had* - a hobby they should cultivate it. ■ Amongst the great heroes of modern times the early pioneers of Canterbury, should be reckoned. They had much pluck and perseverance. The wives and the daughters also-of these great men deserved as much recognition. . In many of their homes there were those who deserved the name of heroine. He was glad to hear that night so much about the cookery classes that were conducted by the school. He felt sure that many of them had learnt the art of cooking, but whether it be the using of the needle or the cooking of various dishes, - they would derive much satisfaction from their accomplishments. - •